Che k the big white block connector under the right-hand fairing panel, look for corrosion or in simple terms very green looking connections.
Dead 1997 TL1000s
I was starting my 1997 TL1000S when it went completely dead.
The battery is good but now when I turn the key on there is nothing, no head light, no fuel pump, etc.
I checked the battery and the connections and they are all right.
Since the starter was turning over when this happened could the starter be stuck or fried?
I have made a lot of mods on this bike I'm just not that electrically inclined.
Thanks
The battery is good but now when I turn the key on there is nothing, no head light, no fuel pump, etc.
I checked the battery and the connections and they are all right.
Since the starter was turning over when this happened could the starter be stuck or fried?
I have made a lot of mods on this bike I'm just not that electrically inclined.
Thanks
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most likely the connector on top of the starter relay
Or the main 30A fuse (on the starter relay) if it's completely and utterly silent.
Agreed. Forgot to mention that one.most likely the connector on top of the starter relay
I Just remember mine being the block I mentioned years ago,
Thank you guys,
I'll check it out this weekend and post my findings.
I'll check it out this weekend and post my findings.
Load test the battery to make sure,they can appear fine on a chargers meter but be naffed under any load.
I checked all the connections and then pulled out the battery and connected it to a load tester.
It showed 12.5 volts but when I hit the load button it as completely flat for amps.
I connected a 12 volt 1157 light bulb to the battery and it would not even light the filament dimly.
I have never seen a battery go from spinning the motor over on the starter to dead?
I have a new battery on it's way here so I'm hoping that will fix it.
It showed 12.5 volts but when I hit the load button it as completely flat for amps.
I connected a 12 volt 1157 light bulb to the battery and it would not even light the filament dimly.
I have never seen a battery go from spinning the motor over on the starter to dead?
I have a new battery on it's way here so I'm hoping that will fix it.
SL, (St. Louis?)
Your new battery may cure things in the short term but you might have some electrical issues (very common on the TL). I have a 97s too. Do me a favor. Post a picture of your starter relay. Which should be attached to your tank mount about where your nuts are, its right there under the seat. Then post up a pic of the big gang connector behind your fairing. The yellow one. Biggest of the lot. Open it up and shoot the pins. If you are from STL you may be experiencing mild southern climate and not have a drop of corrosion like mine. :devious
in which case you might be good to go with a new battery. Then the fun begins. charge mod, coil mod, blah blah blah...
Your new battery may cure things in the short term but you might have some electrical issues (very common on the TL). I have a 97s too. Do me a favor. Post a picture of your starter relay. Which should be attached to your tank mount about where your nuts are, its right there under the seat. Then post up a pic of the big gang connector behind your fairing. The yellow one. Biggest of the lot. Open it up and shoot the pins. If you are from STL you may be experiencing mild southern climate and not have a drop of corrosion like mine. :devious
in which case you might be good to go with a new battery. Then the fun begins. charge mod, coil mod, blah blah blah...
Problem solved with a new battery, lucked out this time... Thank you all responders
Problem solved with a new battery, lucked out this time... Thank you all respondersSL, (St. Louis?)
Your new battery may cure things in the short term but you might have some electrical issues (very common on the TL). I have a 97s too. Do me a favor. Post a picture of your starter relay. Which should be attached to your tank mount about where your nuts are, its right there under the seat. Then post up a pic of the big gang connector behind your fairing. The yellow one. Biggest of the lot. Open it up and shoot the pins. If you are from STL you may be experiencing mild southern climate and not have a drop of corrosion like mine. :devious
in which case you might be good to go with a new battery. Then the fun begins. charge mod, coil mod, blah blah blah...
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